a 48 — Friday, December 13, 1996 — North Shore News LOW long the current cigar fad will asi is anyone's guess. As long as it’s here though we might as well know what it is we're smoking. The fol- lowing is 2 description of three good ones (to fend off any accusa- tions of just trying to be trendy) courtesy of the Canadian Cigar Company's Darsyl Rawlings: Thomas Hinds Robusto Origin: fiondaras Length: § inches Ring Gay e: 50 ler and binder are Hondvean tobacco and the wrapper is Ecuador leaf. Mild and smooth with an earthy, peppery taste and 2 Ray-like aroma. As a smooth and mild cigar this makes a gocd choice for the novice cigar smoker or as a pre dinner cigar. - Fonseca Cosacos gin: Cuba eth: 5.5 inches Ring Gauge: 42 This Cuban brand was estab- shed in 1891, and still carries the name of its creator. Ei. Fonseca. Each cigar is individually wrapped jin tissue, adding an air of style to a fine cigar. The Casacos smokes like a typical Cuban, earthy, rich, and slightly spicy but not overly stroag. Construction of the cigar is superb and you will notice its dark prey ash. La Corona Demi Tasse Origin: Cuba Length: 4 iaches Ring Gauge: 30 La Corona is noi a well kiown Cuban brand. however it is pro- duced in the same factory as Punch and Hoyo de Monterrey (1wo of the most famous brands). This litte cigar is well constructed and visual- ly pleasing. As wich most smaller sizes the smoke will get warmer as the cigar is smoked. Cigar Leformation Tie ring gauge is the term used to describe the dianieter of a cigar. The larger the number, the thicker the cigar. A ring gauge of 64 would be one inch. | Nelelalelalelaiglglghslinkalalelalclclclalslclslalalale’ 3 " 112-1501 Lonsdale Ae (== | North Van (behind Bank of Montreal) 987-8670 Black & Decker - WORKMATE 228 —_—_ riaisle fi Recuive 10% of project centre retail price of ail products : Sunday Dec. 15/96 only cy 3 = & 3 3 a + 3 ea & + a & f + = oy ute = y 3 ? = = = 4 gallon, _reg. $59.99 Visit the Bay! AUTHENTIC NATIVE GIFTS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS tour cur gallery and be sure to include a browse through the Longhouse ta view the Native clothing & spectsivear. e Originai art © Limited sdition © Totems prints e Books © Wall carvings ® Sliver & goid © Pottery jewelisry e Native Clothing * Moccasins & Sportswear * Great New Kids’ Fleece > FREE GIFT WRAPPING Christmas Hours: December 16th to 23rd Open 9am to 9pm, Christmas Eve 9am to 4pm, FINISH OFF YOUR TOUR WITH A TASTE OF SEAFOOD & A LIBATION FROM ONE OF HORSESHOE BAY’S FINE DINING ESTABLISHMENTS! We're on the waterfront, at 6408 Bay St., HORSESHOE BAY, B.C. (604) 921-8972 fax: (604) 921-8973 DREMEL Multi Tool Kit VSP with bonus flex shaft 1280072 & poudlas Fir, See our Plant Centre for our Huge Selection of Christmas Trees Prices in effect until Vee 19/96 ‘915 Wesi First Street North Vancouver ‘ Salta J North Vancouver Phone: HOMEBUILDERS sos ; 985-3000 ¥ Formerly Beaver Lumber PEERLESS EEEEEES = CoSREERRERE a4 2 ff PR rom. (te SE Berceert ows take ap a hats